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Mission Statement
Michigan State University Extension helps people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues,
needs and opportunities.
MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT COORDINATOR
2016 saw the continued partnership of Michigan
State University Extension and Wayne County.
Through this partnership, county residents
experienced over 67,000 points of contact where
they received resources to enrich their lives.
Michigan State University continues to work
with local residents to improve their
environment, develop their youth, live healthier
and much, much more. We thank you again for your continued
partnership. We look forward to the future and all that it will bring in
service of Wayne County Residents!
Sincerely,
Richard Wooten
District Coordinator, District 11
CONTACT US
MSU Extension Western Wayne
33030 Van Born,
Wayne, MI 48184
734-721-6576
MSU Extension Focus Hope 1400 Oakman Blvd. Second Floor
Detroit, MI 48238
313-494-4884
MSU Extension Eastern Market 1445 Adelaide St., Second Floor
Detroit, MI 48207
313-567-9701
MSU Extension Youthville 7375 Woodward Ave., Suite 1520
Detroit, MI 48202
313-309-1675
MSU Extension Downriver 15100 Northline Road, Suite 200
Southgate, MI 48195
734-720-7689
Master Gardener hotline: 1-888-678-3464
www.Msue.msu.edu/wayne
MEASURING IMPACT
4-H Youth Development ............................................................................. 22,405
Volunteers ............................................................................................... 1,260
Health, Nutrition & Wellness .................................................................. 26,418
Community Food Systems & Food Safety ............................................ 7,764
Financial Literacy & Homeownership ................................................... 765
MSU Product Center ................................................................................... 134
Natural Resources......................................................................................... 2,632
Master Gardeners ......................................................................................... 5,600 Master Gardener Volunteers ............................................................. 274
TOTAL IMPACT ................................................................................ 67,252
In 2016, the MSU Extension web site received 154,594 visits from Wayne
County .
Those visitors viewed 285,684 individual
pages while browsing the MSU Extension
Website.
62% of all Wayne County browsing took
place on a mobile device.
Technology has come to shape almost every aspect of the lives of Michigan’s residents. Michigan State University Extension has spent the past several years working to integrate technology into the delivery of many of its resources. In addition to the diverse array of services MSU Extension has provided directly to County Residents, the expanded digital reach of our resources can not be ignored!
DIGITAL OUTREACH
Developing Youth and Communities
When you support MSU Extension 4-H programs, youth participants learn life
skills that prepare them for the workforce – especially for highly sought after jobs in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Extension programs help
children develop early literacy skills that support school readiness. They learn leadership
and decision-making skills in 4-H that increase their likelihood of becoming civically
active.
4-H’ers also demonstrate reduced high-risk behaviors such as drug use, and learn
to complete tasks, solve problems and seek any help they might need from peers and
adults. 4-H involvement also helps participants avoid or reduce involvement with the
court system. This helps ensure more young people succeed in school, attend college and
contribute to their communities. More successful young people in communities results in
greater tax revenues and consumer spending and increases the likelihood that young
people will stay in, or return to, their communities.
Growing true leaders With innovative ideas, exuberant energy and the ability to look beyond
preconceived obstacles, youth have the capacity to change the world. However, many
lack the skills and confidence to empower these assets into motion. They need
experiences and training that help them to feel ready and capable to lead.
Michigan 4-H helps to prepare current and future leaders by offering numerous
opportunities for leadership development. From the club experience to statewide youth
councils, all youth have the chance to serve in a leadership role. Those experiences and
various leadership trainings provide youth with skills to last a lifetime and empower
them to stand up today as true leaders in their families, schools and communities.
Building communication skills for a lifetime Communication is an essential element of every aspect of life – personal and
professional. Whether it is written, spoken or visually represented, the way we express
ourselves makes a big impact on our daily lives at home, work and play. Youth who
practice and enhance their communication skills in adolescence will find these skills to
their advantage in future employment and adulthood.
To help young people develop this important life skill, MSU Extension’s
Michigan 4-H has made communication an aspect of nearly every area of its
programming. Youth are required to record their progress on projects, verbally report
their activities and illustrate their understanding in a number of ways. Some Michigan 4-
H programs make communication a major focus, further allowing youth to cultivate and
enhance these critical skills.
When you support
MSU Extension
4-H programs, youth
participants learn
life skills that
prepare them for the
workforce –
especially for highly
sought after jobs in
science, technology,
engineering and
mathematics
(STEM).
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Developing Youth and Communities, continued
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Growing true leaders Today’s youth are faced with an ever-changing economic environment which has an impact on their current and
future employment opportunities. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that today’s learners will have 10-14 jobs in
the first 20 years following high school graduation. Michigan’s job market continues to stagnate, with youth
unemployment at 30.6% (ages 16-19) (2012 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates) and an overall
unemployment rate that is over 17% higher than the national average (http://www.milmi.org/). In Wayne County, there
is a 7.3% unemployment rate for 2015 (kidscount.org). In Wayne County, for the years 2011-2015, 22% of people aged
25+years hold a Bachelor's degree or higher which is 7% lower than the national average. This content is crucial and
important for the success of the county. Programming for 4-H in the area of career education and workforce preparation
is focused to achieve the following outcomes:
Young people will have the knowledge needed to choose appropriate post-secondary workforce training,
entrepreneurial or career endeavors.
Youth will be better prepared to make wise economic choices in their personal and work lives.
In 2016, more than 200 youth were involved in in-depth career education and workforce preparation skill
building in Wayne County. This education was generally in the form of series or on-going workshops over the summer.
Programming took place at sites and programs such as Pingree Farms, Downtown Detroit Boxing Gym, Parkman
Library, 4-H Tech Wizards, 4-H Detroit Food Project, and Vista Maria. Youth practiced their interview skills, created
resumes, and discussed professionalism in the workplace. In addition, career exploration, entrepreneurship, and money
management concepts. 46% of participants felt that, as a result of their 4-H career exploration and workforce
preparation experience, they ALWAYS could communicate their skills and qualifications.
4-H Youth in Wayne County Michigan State University Extension staff and volunteers worked with 22,409 Wayne County youth during
2016 with specialized programs in 4-H Youth Development, mentoring, natural resources and nutrition education. This
represents a significant increase over the previous program year.
MSU Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program is designed to uniquely prepare Wayne County’s youth to be
successful in present and future endeavors. It provides developmentally appropriate opportunities for participants aged
5-19 to acquire life skills and utilize them throughout their lives. Youth are able to participate in experiential learning
opportunities across the county through 4-H clubs, after- school programs, school enrichment programs, day camps,
mentoring programs and local, state, and national events. In 2016, MSU Extension staff recruited, trained and provided
oversight to 1260 adult and teen
volunteers. These volunteers delivered 4-
H educational programs focused on life
skills, science literacy, leadership, civic
engagement, and workforce preparation
throughout Wayne County. Some key
program highlights from 2016 include
the following:
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Developing Youth and Communities, continued 4-H Club Programming Interests of club members expand and change throughout the years. In 2016, there were 29 community clubs, 2 in-school clubs, 2 afterschool clubs, and 5 Mentoring sites throughout Wayne County exploring a variety of project areas.
4-H In-School Programming A partnership with the Education Achievement Authority, Pingree Farms and Wayne County 4-H fostered 45 youth to learn animal science and life skills as part of their school curriculum. Youth were actively engaged in caring for the animals, keeping records, making decisions about the animals and engaging in leadership roles. They also received instruction from our career and workforce preparation team.
4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) According to the 2015-16 M
-STEP results, produced by the
Michigan Department of
Education, the average percentage
of non-proficient seventh graders in
the field of science is 52.3% and the
average number of seventh graders
that are partially proficient is
23.8%. When compared to the
RESA (Regional Educational
Service Agency) test results of
Wayne County’s seventh graders,
the average for non-proficient
youth is 65.58% and partially
proficient is 18.69%. The youth of
Wayne County need STEM programming outside of the classroom setting.
Wayne County 4-H programming has filled this need by providing a hands – on approach to STEM topics as well
as a more in-depth understanding of these topics. Wayne County staff and volunteers offered numerous STEM related
activities during the past year. STEM topics such as bionic arms, junk drawer robotics and engineering cars were
facilitated in after school and library programming engaging 129 youth.
4-H Mentoring Michigan 4-H Tech Wizards is a National 4-H Program of Distinction funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). With the guidance and support of caring, committed mentors, youth mentees
explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) through fun, hands-on projects in the 4-H
Tech Wizards program. Wayne County 4-H Tech Wizards Mentoring Program has expanded from just two host sites
in 2011 into 5 sights in 2016 located in Detroit, Harper Woods, and Dearborn Heights. This past year 29 mentors made a
difference in the lives of 66 mentees by engaging the youth in weekly experiential learning activities and community
service projects designed to develop life skills.
The program strives to bridge the gap between S.T.E.A.M. industry needs and education by reaching youth who have
not previously considered S.T.E.A.M. careers and who do not have an adult role model in these fields. Achieving this goal
is made possible thanks to the help of so many community partners, including Vista Maria, Farewell Recreation Center,
Blackwell Elementary/Middle School, Detroit Repertory Theatre, Gleaners Food Bank, Wayne State University, Focus
Hope, Arise Detroit, and Detroit Public Library.
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4-H Camp Experiences: Wayne County 4-H Staff received a $25,000 4-H Participation Fee grant which was utilized in robotic programming.
This grant allowed staff to facilitate two robotic themed day camps within the county. Staff utilized our “Junk
Drawer Robotics” curriculum as well as Lego EV3 programming with 64 youth campers. Six volunteers received
training from staff to utilize these programs in their partner organization summer programs, extending the reach of
Wayne County 4-H by 146 youth.
In July 2016, 12 Wayne County 4-H youth from the Michigan 4-H Tech Wizards mentoring program attended
the 2016 4-H Mentoring Weekend; a 3-day camp for youth and adults who are matched in a mentoring program
through 4-H or other youth mentoring organizations. One of the 12 youth, who has been involved in the program for
5 years, went as a peer mentor and helped guided his peer mentees through the experience. The youth were also
accompanied by 2 adult mentors, who have been with the program for multiple years. The 4-H mentees and mentors
participated in interactive sessions all based around healthy living,
including everything from team sports to making smoothies. Two of
the girls who attended Mentoring Weekend from the Detroit Farwell
Recreation Center site have been using their experience at 4-H
Mentoring Weekend to recruit other young people into 4-H.
In June 2016, a number of the youth participated in 4-H National
Washington Leadership Focus, held in Chevy Chase, MD, to attend a
week-long leadership workshop for teens. Chaperoned by their mentors
the youth worked collaboratively with 4-H’ers from across the United
States to develop their personal leadership and life skills.
4-H at the County Fair
One hundred and thirty two 4-H youth are engaged in life sciences through their livestock, crops and gardening
projects. Youth in these long term programs utilize scientific knowledge as they raise their animals and plants. These
projects are exhibited at the Wayne County Fair through our continued partnership with them. Trained volunteers
teach youth applied sciences as well as life skills.
Preparing Children for Academic Success Youth who are not proficient readers by fourth grade are 68 percent more likely to drop out of high school.
Research shows that young children who develop literacy skills prior to entering kindergarten are better prepared for
school reading curriculum. Children’s school readiness improves when parents and caregivers are taught methods that
increase early childhood science and reading literacy, and ways to prepare children socially and emotionally.
Programming provided through MSU Extension and other organizations prepare children for academic success by giving
parents and caregivers the tools they need to help their children succeed in school.
MSU Extension’s Early Childhood Development program was reestablished in Wayne County in September
2016. Sixty-four adults were engaged in workshops to provide the tools necessary to facilitate the development of literacy
and social-emotional skills in young children.
Ensuring Safe and Secure Food
When you support MSU Extension’s efforts to enhance residents’ access to an
adequate supply of safe, affordable food, program participants will focus on food safety
measures in the field and at harvest, learn proper food preparation and food preservation
techniques, and bring community partners together to strengthen access to healthy food
supplies. This leads to a healthy population, which in turn helps keep health care costs
in check and our communities viable.
Reducing foodborne illness through education of
individuals, small businesses
In Wayne County, 2016 Michigan State University Extension delivered food
safety and food preservation programs to a wide audience comprised of youth, adult and
older adult consumers.
Food safety programs consist of the delivery of face to face sessions. Programs available
include:
Industry food service trainings— Servsafe 16 and 8 hour classes for food service
managers certification; Servsafe 4 hour certification training for front end food
service employees ;
Consumer food safety education— Cottage Food Law Michigan's Cottage Food
Law, PA 113 of 2010 exempts a "cottage food operation" from the licensing and
inspection provisions of the Michigan Food Law. A cottage food operation still has
to comply with the labeling, adulteration, and other provisions found in the
Michigan Food Law. Food preservation classes for adults and youth covering topics
for hot water bath canning including jams and jellies, pickling, blanching and
freezing and drying – all researched based through the National Center for Home
Food preservation and USDA. The food preservation classes are hands on for
maximum participant interaction and impact of knowledge. General food safety
education is presented to groups through agency contacts. Diverse audiences are
included for all food safety programs including Hispanic, Arabic, and African
American, Chinese and Asian groups.
In Wayne County 24 one time seminars for food safety and/or food preservation
were presented. Five 16/8 hour Servsafe classes were held; and five food preservation
classes were delivered. Youth programs included food preservation at elementary
schools with 21 youth learning how to make freezer jam and 43 high school youth
involved in the 4 hour food safety classes to prepare for entry into food service
employment.
MSU Extension
efforts in ensuring
safe and secure
food lead to a
healthy population,
which in turn helps
keep health care
costs in check and
our communities
viable.
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Ensuring Safe and Secure Food, continued
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Community Food Systems The total number of Wayne County participants receiving direct education was 487. Additional numbers of
consumers present at Wayne County farmer’s markets received information about food preservation and food safety at
five local markets. MSU Extension staff at farmers markets provide canning demonstrations, food preservation
information and food safety.
The school nutrition programs in Wayne County, Michigan are a significant sector of the county food system.
MSU Extension Community Food Systems offers professional development training and technical assistance to schools
throughout Wayne County to facilitate the integration of school gardens into their curriculum for improved hands-on
learning and better food choices. In 2016 the bulk of our professional development training was delivered to Detroit
Public School Community District where we reached over 200 teaching staff and provided them with curriculum
materials including PowerPoint presentations and experiential activities. In addition to these facilitated training
opportunities, Wayne County residents also benefitted from the following activities:
Creation and distribution of a monthly school garden newsletter that provides articles about different school garden
issues along with educational and grant opportunities to over 1100 subscribers throughout Michigan, including
Wayne County.
Beyond the Ivory Tower: Co-Creating Community-University Partnerships That Work was a symposium featuring a
tour of Eastern Market as well as facilitated conversations between community partners and the MSU Product
Center. The Eastern Market tour included the Michigan Farm Fresh Booth as well as several start-up business that
have received assistance from MSU Extension.
Community Gardening presentations to community groups and the MSU Extension Michigan Fresh outreach booth
at the Detroit Eastern Market on Tuesdays from May through October in 2016.
Farm to Institution
Farm to Institution is a comprehensive approach to building the regional food system by providing foods that are
nutrient dense to students and patients, creating more economic opportunity for local growers, and establishing a more
connected food community. To foster Farm to Institution programs in 2016, the Community Food Systems work team
hosted tours focused on cherries, a local produce processing facility and a joint carrot and potato tour. The team also
hosted educational workshops, including Starting and Sustaining a School Garden, where participants learned how to
begin or expand their school garden through facilitated goal setting and hands-on activities. Technical support, one-on-
one counseling and presentations were all utilized to assist practitioners in sourcing more local food through their meal
programs.
In 2016 a new program called Making Michigan Recipes Work was piloted around the state in five locations.
This hands-on workshop allowed participants to experience preparing whole Michigan produce, learn about food safety,
seasonality, and other considerations for bringing more Michigan produce into school meal programs. Alongside the
training, a free curriculum and set of videos was developed to reach a wider audience throughout the state and region.
This program was funded through a Specialty Crop Block Grant.
Ensuring Strong Communities
When you support MSU Extension, participants learn how to implement best
practices in good governance that keeps communities solvent, productive and engaged;
learn effective conflict management skills that help leaders and residents work
collaboratively on complex issues; and engage leaders in decision-making. In the personal
finance area, MSU Extension helps youth and adults alike learn the skills they need to
increase their savings, manage their spending avoid predatory lending and reduce
mortgage defaults. All of these outcomes help lower the cost of governmental services and
lead to personal and community stability, strong neighborhoods and safe communities.
Improving the fiscal health of Michigan communities
Only with healthy, vibrant communities can Michigan residents be expected to
thrive. To help Michigan prosper in a sensible, sustainable fiscally responsible way, MSU
Extension launched the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy in late 2015.
The center is led by MSU Extension economist Eric Scorsone, (photo below), who has
assisted multiple cities during fiscal crises including Detroit, Flint and Lansing. The
center will advise cities during fiscal hardships so communities can find a sustainable
path forward. It will also develop fiscal tools and offer outreach to help communities
improve their fiscal health. In addition, the center is committed to connecting legislators
with experts in public policy and forging partnerships in the public and private sector.
The center’s efforts include:
Assisting in the development of performance metrics for government budgets, strategic
plans and public accountability reporting.
Providing an overall assessment of long-term and short-term trends in revenues,
expenditures, debt, general fiscal health and recommendations regarding adoption of
financial policies.
Publishing an annual local government fiscal health report for communities wishing to
improve fiscal health.
Publishing an annual legislative mandate report that identifies the costs imposed on
local governments and their impact on fiscal and operational health.
Home Preservation and Foreclosure Prevention
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling was provided by MSU Extension staff for 93
Wayne County residents during 2016. Michigan State Housing Development Authority
(MSHDA) certified educators and counselors assisted clients in resolving mortgage and
tax delinquencies through HUD approved sessions. On a statewide basis, 98% of
Michigan residents were able to keep their current home.
MSU Extension
understands that
building healthy
economic structures
leads to greater
opportunity and
stronger
communities.
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Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education MSU Extension’s Pre-Purchase Homebuyer Program helped Wayne County homebuyers make affordable and
informed choices prior to the purchase of a new home. The six hour class assisted 237 prospective homebuyers during
2016 with guidance to save money for a down payment and to learn of mortgage products that offer down payment
assistance. As a result of this program, 88% of the homebuyers understand predatory lending practices and 88% will get
their home inspected by a reputable firm.
The homebuyer education program also provided certificates of completion for residents seeking Michigan State
Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) down payment assistance. The program helped participants improve credit
scores and financial standing which enhanced the likelihood of eligibility for lower cost mortgages and decreased the
chances that troubled borrowers would have to seek foreclosure assistance.
Residents also had the option of completing an online homebuyer course entitled eHome America
(www.ehomeamerica.org\msue).
Rental Education MSU Extension began offering rental education in 2016. ‘Rent Smart’ workshops help Wayne County residents
identify the steps in the rental process, including recognizing rental options and understanding the right and
responsibilities of renters. This two hour class assisted 13 Wayne County residents in 2016.
Personal Finance Personal finance education programs were presented by MSU Extension staff to 422 Wayne County residents
during 2016. After this program, 85% of these participants were able to write out a spending plan and 84% were able to
save money regularly. These sessions were made possible by continuing partnerships with local schools, churches, and
community and government organizations. Residents attend these classes to improve their money management skills,
prepare for homeownership, or to prevent or recover from financial crises including foreclosure. MSU Extension utilized
two evidence based curriculums, DollarWorks 2 from the University of Minnesota Extension and Money Smart from the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Program delivery ranged from 1 to 6 hours. In addition, residents have
access to an online money management program called EHome Money (www.ehomemoney.org\msue). This low cost
online course helps people understand credit, manage their personal finances, and prepare for purchasing a home at their
own pace.
Another resource available to Wayne County residents is eXtension and its “Ask the Expert” feature. These
national resources assist consumers in getting expert answers and help from Cooperative Extension staff, university
faculty, and volunteers from across the United States.
Money Smart Week Outreach Efforts MSU Extension staff participated in Money Smart
Week (MSW) in 2016. Money Smart Week is an annual
public awareness campaign created by the Federal Reserve
Bank of Chicago and designed to help consumers better
manage their personal finances.
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Events that occurred during Money Smart Week in Wayne County included:
To Your Credit Workshop – Detroit
Identity Theft – Detroit
Financial Wellness Check – Detroit
Better Budgeting – Detroit
Food Budgeting – Detroit
Home Buyer Education – Detroit
Senior Empowerment Expo - Detroit
Securing MI Financial Future Outreach Efforts MSU Extension staff participated in a statewide collaboration with the Michigan Department of Insurance and
Financial Services (DIFS) in 2016. The ‘Securing Michigan Financial Future’ event was established to provide an
assortment of accessible personal finance resources and information to Michigan residents. This free event was held at
the Livonia Senior Center.
Community and Municipal Outreach Projects
The Wayne County Government and Public Policy Educator for Michigan State University Extension (MSUE)
Greening Michigan Institute focused on developing capacity for communities to position themselves for success in the
21st Century Michigan through partnerships between MSUE, county and local governments, and community leaders in
Wayne county in the areas of land use planning, zoning, strategic planning, placemaking, historic preservation, and fiscal
sustainability. Examples of these projects include the following:
University Commons/Detroit Area of Realtors – Realtor Forum & Home Tours—Realtors in Detroit learned the
latest real estate trends in Detroit, spoke with title companies, contractors and representatives of the city of Detroit
Land Bank and Wayne County Treasurer’s Office regarding foreclosures and auditions. Realtors and residents
participated in the Home Tour which showcased a variety of neighborhoods and homes for-sale in Northwest
Detroit. The day-long event concluded with dinner at The Historic Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. Fifty-four people
attended this events.
Brightmoor Crosspolination Corridor—Development of a large walkable landscape that will include educational
installations such as an apiary, bat house and several therapeutic garden spaces. MSU Extension staff provided
technical assistance to several members of the Brightmoor community as they have successfully attempted to secure
funding to begin the first stages of development of this project.
Blight Boot Camp - MSU Extension partnered with Detroit Impact to organize
and participate in the day-long Blight Boot Camp 2016, which had approximately 300
people register for the camp. MSUE worked with the Eight Mile Community
Organization to plan the morning Mobile Educational workshop at Alphonso Wells
Park, which consist of plating a community garden, a Kale Salad demonstration, and
an interactive lecture with oral histories on the Race Wall located in the park.
Twenty-seven adults, including students from Michigan State University, attended
the morning mobile workshop.
Building Entrepreneurship
MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center help Michigan entrepreneurs develop
and commercialize high-value, consumer-responsive products and businesses in the food,
agriculture, natural resources and bioeconomy sectors. When you support MSU Extension,
you help participants understand the economic, environmental and social benefits of
purchasing local and regional foods. You also help young people develop business skills that
will help them succeed as adults and help communities capitalize on their ecological, social
and cultural assets. This fuels the economy by creating and retaining jobs, and helps ensure a
healthy tax base.
Building entrepreneurial spirit and skills
As the backbone of the economy, small business owners play a critical role in the
prosperity of the nation. But to be a successful entrepreneur, one must have not only the
ambition to take a risk, but also the business sense and skill to make a profit. To ensure the
business owners of tomorrow are triumphant in their future endeavors, they need to learn the
entrepreneurial concepts that pave the way for success.
MSU Extension is helping to meet this need by providing youth and the adults that
support them with the skills and resources necessary to turn ideas into business ventures.
Through simulations and workshops, Macomb County residents learn how to develop
business plans and operate their own companies, as well as how to be more entrepreneurial in
the way they approach their personal finances.
MSU Product Center
The Michigan State University Product Center continues its long tradition of working
with local entrepreneurs to provide resources that make it possible for individuals to bring
food based products to market. Through the center’s venture development services, Wayne
County residents have access to an innovation counselor who can assist clients in accessing
specialized services, learning about and navigating Michigan’s Cottage Food Law and building
connections with retailers to bring products to wider markets.
In 2016, the MSU Product Center forged a new partnership with Crain’s Detroit
Business in order to sponsor and expand
the Crain’s Food Summit and Investor
Forum. This successful event connected
entrepreneurs from across the local food
system with educational and financial
opportunities. This year the Product
Center provided services to 370 clients
statewide, including 134 clients from
Wayne County.
When you support
MSU Extension,
you help
participants
understand the
economic,
environmental and
social benefits of
purchasing local
and regional
foods.
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Building Entrepreneurship, continued
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Samaritas Refugee Programming
There is a great deal of uncertainty and conflict in today’s
world. These conflicts often produce scores of men, women and
children who have been displaced and are in need of an opportunity to
start a new life. In 2016, MSU Extension formed a new partnership
with Samaritas (formerly Lutheran Children Services) in order to
provide health and nutrition programming as well as entrepreneurship
education to Samaritas clientele who were newcomers to the United
States and who had fled wars in their home countries. MSU Extension
staff successfully delivered 2 eight week sessions of the Healthy Food
Matters curriculum, ServSafe Food Safety training and information
about the Michigan Cottage Food Law.
The result was approximately 60 Iraqi and Syrian refugees who
received nutrition and food safety classes and an introduction to the
MSU Extension Product Center with the Cottage Food Law course. In
addition to the classes, a field trip with all participants and their
children was attended at MSU Tollgate Farm and Educational Center
in Novi, MI. At the Tollgate Center, participants saw the farm
operation and animals, picked organic apples, visited the vegetable
gardens, saw the bee hives and talked to the bee keeper, bought fresh,
organic honey, and learned first-hand how maple syrup is made!
As a result of these series, participants reported an 81%
improvement in one or more food resource management practices, 56% increased their fruit consumption, 40% more
often planned meals in advance, 73% more often used “Nutrition Facts” on food labels to make food choices, 88%
improved in one or more nutrition practice, and 56% improved in level of physical activity.
Participants now have food safety knowledge for home and food handlers' jobs as well as information on business
start-ups in cottage food or commercial production with the Product Center. They have gained knowledge about food
safety practices, including hand washing and personal hygiene. These classes were designed to help refugees acclimate to
the American system of food
safety, nutrition, starting a
successful business in cottage
food and utilizing this
information for possible job
opportunities in food handling,
and food service.
Keeping People Healthy
Improving nutrition and increasing physical activities in Michigan communities
Limited income and poor nutrition affect quality of life and can increase healthcare costs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 30 percent of
Michigan adults are considered obese, and one out of every three deaths in Michigan is
caused by cardiovascular disease, influencing the quality of life and adding billions of
dollars each year in economic burden.
MSU Extension delivers affordable, relevant, evidence-based education to help residents in
urban and rural communities stay healthy throughout their lifespans. Programs teach
participants how to buy and prepare nutritious, budget-friendly foods and increase
physical activity. In 2015 alone, these programs reached more than 112,000 adults and youth
across the state in over 1,600 different locations.
79% of youth participants improved their abilities or gained knowledge about how to
choose foods according to Federal Dietary Guidelines.
79% of adult participants made a positive change in at least one nutrition practice, such
as preparing foods without adding salt, or using the Nutrition Facts labels to make food
choices.
73% of adult participants made a positive change in at least one food resource
management practice, such as planning meals in advance or comparing prices when
shopping.
In 2016, the MSU Extension Nutrition and Physical Activity work team has reached the
following numbers of Supplemental Nutrition Program Education (SNAP-Ed) and
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) participants throughout
Wayne County:
2,315 SNAP-Ed and EFNEP adult series participants
8,134 SNAP-Ed adult presentation participants
9,315 SNAP-Ed and EFNEP youth series participants
6,654 SNAP-Ed youth
presentation participants
Through these programs,
participants are taught healthy
eating habits, cooking skills, ways to
be more physically active, budgeting
skills for their food dollars, healthy
ways to feed their families and tips to
lead a healthier life.
Encouraging
healthy behaviors
helps reduce food
and health care
costs by helping
prevent chronic
health conditions
and providing safe
environments
throughout a
person’s life span.
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Policy, System and Environmental Interventions In 2016, MSU Extension Nutrition and Physical
Activity (NPA) work team launched Policy,
System and Environmental (PSE) Interventions.
PSE uses comprehensive interventions that
address multiple levels of the socio economical
model (SEM) to reach the SNAP-Ed target
population in ways that are relevant and
motivational to them, while addressing
constraining environmental and/or social factors.
The approaches complement the direct education.
The organization that receives the consultation
and technical assistance is ultimately responsible
for adopting, maintaining, and enforcing the PSE
change. In District 11, the focus has been on four
different PSE initiatives; Worksite Wellness,
Healthier Childcares, Smarter Lunchrooms, and
Fuel Up To Play 60.
Comida Saludable Familias Saludables
(Healthy Food, Healthy Families) Comida Saludable Familias Saludables is a 6-
week EFNEP program that offers participants
knowledge of MyPlate, food groups, nutrition
label reading, food safety, healthy meals on a
budget, and portion sizes. This program helps
participants, especially those with children,
and their families with gaining skills and
knowledge to maintain healthy lifestyles. At
the end of the program, each participant will
receive a small gift as well as a graduation
certificate.
Social &
Emotional Health Many negative factors affect
social and emotional health,
including ongoing and toxic
stress that may result from
situations including abusive
relationships, bias, damaging
coping behaviors and
relationship violence. Across the
lifespan, people faced with these
situations and settings are at
risk for a wide range of physical,
psychological, social, emotional,
cognitive, financial and spiritual
health challenges. The United
States spends an estimated $425 billion in direct and indirect costs of violence each year.
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger is designed to help adults, parents, teens and caregivers
increase their knowledge about stress and anger issues and put healthy relationship skills
into practice by better managing emotions. . Aspects of promoting social emotional health
are woven throughout the training and include expressing emotions, navigating stress,
resolving interpersonal conflict, taking another’s perspective, feeling capable and whole and
building skills for forming and maintaining satisfying, healthy and supportive relationships.
The program is widely recognized throughout Wayne and Macomb Counties by judges,
referees, attorneys and law enforcement programs as a trusted resource for the individuals,
parents and adolescents they refer to the program. Through one-time presentations,
conference and series offered throughout District 11, more than 850 adults and adolescents
successfully completed the program in 2016.
Stress Less with Mindfulness Mindfulness is a learned ability to live in the present moment. The practice of mindfulness
has been around for thousands of years and
was first introduced to health environments
in the 1800s to help patients in hospitals
cope with pain. More recently, it has been
proven to be highly impactful in reducing
symptoms of anxiety and depression and in
helping individuals decrease stress and
regulate intense emotions, such as anger.
Health outcomes are
improved when
society learns to
stress less and
become mindful.
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Stress Less with Mindfulness is a skills-based
curriculum taught by trained, masters prepared
educators throughout District 11 and in 2016, 275
individuals, including teachers, parents, daycare
providers and nurses completed the program. Our Stress
Less sessions include the following components and can
be offered as a series or as a one-time presentation:
Begin with breath: Participants will learn about the
benefits of mindfulness, pinpoint behaviors which
can make you vulnerable or resilient to stress, learn
how the brain can reduce or increase stress and
experience mindful movements.
Mindful eating: Participants will learn benefits of eating with mindful awareness, create a personal hunger/fullness
scale as a guide for sensing when and how much we actually need to eat and experience paying mindful attention to
eating.
Mindful walking/thought surfing: Participants will practice mindful walking, identify how letting go of control can
improve mental physical happiness and learn thought-surfing to gain perspective on negative thoughts, sensations,
worries and urges.
Be kind to your mind: Participants will learn the importance of self-compassion for your thinking, learn how to de-
fuse harsh thinking, practice mindful attention to your thoughts and learn the power of acceptance and gratitude to
relieve stress.
Laughter is good medicine: Participants will learn, mental and social benefits of laughter, experience laughing for
the health of it, learn ways to include laughter in life, review mindfulness skills and create a plan for continuing
mindful practices.
Be Safe: Bullying Prevention Michigan State University Extension’s Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments initiative is designed for adults who live
with, care about and work with young people. These adults can be parents and caregivers or those who work in schools,
juvenile justice, or any other youth serving organizations.
In 2016, residents were able to participate in
half-day workshops on the ABC’s of Bullying
Prevention. Participants shared perspectives
on the prevalence and types of bullying
behaviors, examined bullying, and gained
an understanding of bias and harassment
through the lens of differences. They then
spent time exploring various strategies for
addressing the issues in a safe and
emotionally healthy manner.
Making the Most of Our Natural Assets
The Wayne County Michigan State University Extension natural resources and
environmental education programs have served over 127,000 children, youth and adults
since 1999. Programs are designed to educate the Michigan citizenry, especially those living
predominantly in urban areas, with the land.
In the year 2016 the Natural Resources and Environmental Education Programs was
successful in delivering quality programs to 7,934 participants. The program provided
outdoor and environmental education programs to 6,902 youth and 1,032 adults. Utilizing
vessel based education, fishing, archery, camping, nature exploration, water studies and
other outdoor education programs. Youth and adults in southeast Michigan and other
locations across the state are increasing their knowledge, experiences and appreciation for
our natural resources based on the participation in Michigan State University Extension’s
Outdoor and Environmental Education Programs.
The MSU Extension Southeast Michigan Outdoor Education Program accomplishes this
goal through these activities:
Great Lakes Education Program
This classroom and vessel-based experience focuses on the Great Lakes and Detroit River
resources. The program includes segments that integrate history, geography, physical and
biological sciences, math, literature and the arts to increase student interest in natural
resources and encourage understanding of their role as environmental stewards. The first
phase of the program begins in the classroom with teachers utilizing the GLEP curriculum
which includes activities that focus on water, land, people and life. These activities are
design to familiarize students with the Great Lakes and the ecosystems. The second phase
of the program is a field experience aboard a fifty foot Coast Guard certified ship which is
converted into a floating classroom. The experience aboard the vessel known as the
“schoolship” is designed to engage students in an exploration of the physical, chemical,
cultural and biological dimensions of the Great Lakes watersheds specifically the Detroit
River and Lake Erie. Students perform a variety of water quality and water chemistry
experiments and other activities designed to expand on the concepts introduced in the
classroom. Students participate in activities such as: weather observation, navigation,
marlinespike, bottom sampling, plankton sampling, dissolved oxygen experiments, pH and
carbon dioxide experiments and water clarity. The
post cruise phase of the Great Lakes Education
Program is presented in the classroom by teachers
utilizing the GLEP curriculum’s post cruise activities
designed to reinforce the concepts provided in the pre
cruise and cruise learning experience of the program.
Better land
stewardship benefits
communities by
protecting and
enhancing
Michigan’s natural
resource assets.
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Stepping Stones Outdoor Education Programs Youth and are offered educational programs in the
great outdoors sponsored by Michigan State
University Extension and the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources . These programs were
designed to introduce non-traditional and urban
youth to multiple outdoor experiences. Youth will
engage in experiential learning experiences such as
fishing, camping, archery, water studies and nature
exploration. The Stepping Stones Programs are
presented at a variety of Michigan State Parks across
the state. In the year 2016 programs were offered at
Belle Isle State Park, P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, Bay
City Recreation Area, Holly Recreation Area, Island
Lake Recreation Area, Maybury State Park, Proud Lake Recreation Area and Sleepy Hollow State Park,, These programs
help youth develop new outdoor recreation skills and important life skills such as responsibility, decision-making, team
work and respect for our natural resources.
Archery Programs Michigan State University Extension develops coordinates and
oversees archery programs for youth after-school utilizing the 4-H
archery program format. MSU Extension also assists in the
development and program delivery of in-school archery programs
utilizing the National Archery in the Schools Program format.
Archery is a sport that can involve people of all ages. It does not
require great strength, and it does not require great expenditures in
order to participate. Archery is excellent family recreation with a
nearly infinite array of potential activities. This activity teaches the
basic rules of safety, proper equipment selection and care and beginning shooting techniques. Archery also teaches
concentration, discipline, respect and responsibility.
Angler Education
Fishing is an especially valuable experience and a method to
improve family communication and increase quality family
time. Interested adults and youth share experiences that
provide training and encourage natural resources and
environmental awareness and fisheries stewardship. These
fishing experiences take place in classrooms and in various
outdoor settings. Fishing programs are delivered in urban
settings in small lakes or ponds, also in rural settings on
rivers, lakes and ponds. Each program is designed to
introduce participants to the various types of fishing
equipment and tackle, casting techniques, fish biology,
various baits that can be used and the safe handling of fish.
Master Gardeners
Wayne County Master Gardeners
In 2016, there were 50 participants in the Wayne County
Master Gardener class, bringing the Wayne County
roster to 274 active Extension Master Gardener
Volunteers and Trainees. To become certified Extension
Master Gardeners, trainees attend a 14-week program to learn about research and evidence
based horticultural practices, then trainees complete 40 hours of education focused
volunteer activity in our community. As a result of these efforts, Master Gardeners in
Wayne County reached 56,144 through programs, presentations, community based projects
and other educational focused activities such as:
Composting
Yard waste recycling
Pollinator support
Community garden coordination
Water management
Lectures
News and periodical articles
Demonstration gardens
Invasive pest management
Information tables at farmers markets
In addition to the tremendous efforts of the volunteers, the Wayne County Master Gardener program established and/or expanded relationships with these communities and organizations:
Pewabic Pottery
Samaritas
Canton Township
Liberty Middle School
Eastern Market
Wayne County Community College District
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
When you support
MSU Extension, you
help participants
learn profitable and
efficient business
and production
practices.
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Extension Professionals Serving Wayne County
Name Role Phone
Agriculture, Agribusiness & Horticulture
Deirdre Hope Master Gardener Coordinator 734-546-8657
Kevin Gould Extension Educator, Beef 616-527-5357
Tom Guthrie Extension Educator, Swine/Equine 517-788-4292
Micah Loucks Extension Educator Product Center 313-567-9701 x103
Mike Metzger Extension Educator, Field Crops, Goats, Sheep 517-788-4292
Garrett Owen Extension Specialist, Floriculture & Greenhouse Outreach 248-3473860 x202
Dennis Pennington Extension Educator, Bioenergy & Bioproducts 269-838-8265
Marissa Shuh Extension Educator, Commercial Vegetable Production 517-264-5309
Mary Wilson Extension Educator, Consumer Horticulture 248-347-0269 x219
Community Stability, Finance & Housing, Community Food Systems
Kristine Hahn Extension Educator, Com Food Systems 313-567-9701 X 102
Elizabeth Martinez Extension Educator, Financial and Housing Education 313-494-4965
Crystal Wilson Extension Educator, Government & Pub Policy 313-309-1674
Natural Resources & Sea Grant
Mary Bohling Extension Educator, Sea Grant 734-720-7689 X 101
Lisa Perez USDA Forest Service 313-494-4735
Nutrition, Emotional & Social Wellbeing, Chronic Disease
Karen Barbash Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 313-494-4971
Mary Brooks Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 313-494-4973
Kristi Evans Extension Educator, Health and Nutrition 313-494-4977
Xi Chen Extension Educator, Health and Nutrition 734-727-7238
Jacalene Christian Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 313-494-4976
Jiya Fnu Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 734-467-3358
Eileen Haraminac Extension Educator, Nutrition, Food Safety 313-567-9701 X 104
Derrick Harrison Program Associate, Health and Nutrition 313-494-4599
Charles Jackson, Jr Program Associate, Health and Nutrition 313-494-4963
Amanda Knox Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 313-567-9701 X 105
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Extension Professionals Serving Wayne County, Continued
Name Role Phone
Ben Langenderfer Program Associate, Health and Nutrition 734-720-7689 X 107
Sulaiman Mansour Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 313-494-4599
Jacqueline Marks Program Associate, Health and Nutrition 734-720-7919 X 105
Gerrylynn McNeal Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 734-727-7238
Donna Pernell Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 313-494-4739
Jaquelynn Powell Program Instructor, Health and Nutrition 734-727-7242
Joan Schilling Extension Educator, Disease and Prevention 734-727-7407
Lisa Tams Extension Educator, Social, Emotional Health & Wellbeing 734-727-7236
Youth & Early Childhood Development
Mark Cowan Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development 313-494-4979
Milaina Macklin Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development 734-720-7689 X 112
Anetria Rhodes Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development 313-494-4678
Laurie Rivetto Extension Educator, 4-H Team Leader 734-727-7234
Vivian Washington Extension Educator, Early Childhood Education 313-494-4672
Gary Williams Extension Educator, NR-Outdoor Education 313-494-4884
Administration
Stacy Johnson Office Manager–Western Wayne 734-721-6576
Valerie Ribbron Office Clerk, Sea Grant 734-720-7689 X 100
Edward Scott Associate District Coordinator 248-858-0905
Richard Wooten District Coordinator 734-727-7435
MISSION: Michigan State University Extension helps people improve their lives through an educational process that
applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jeffrey W. Dwyer, Director, MSU Extension, East Lan-sing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension
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